Umpire High School is a public high school located in Umpire, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Howard County, Arkansas.
Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Umpire K-12 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Umpire K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Umpire K-12 School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Umpire K-12 School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Umpire K-12 School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Hispanic
28%
15%
White
71%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
32%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Umpire K-12 School's ranking?
Umpire K-12 School is ranked #412 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Umpire K-12 School often compared to?
Umpire K-12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cossatot River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Umpire K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Umpire K-12 School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Umpire K-12 School?
97 students attend Umpire K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Umpire K-12 School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Umpire K-12 School?
Umpire K-12 School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Umpire K-12 School offer ?
Umpire K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Umpire K-12 School part of?
Umpire K-12 School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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